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Family Physicians Basics

Family physicians specialize in preventive health care for all family members, but can also treat certain types of diseases and health conditions. Family physicians offer a wide range of services including immunizations, sports physicals, pre- and post-natal care, blood pressure checks and allergy injections. Whether you need a physical, a health check up or a family member needs a flu shot, you can turn to your family physician for all your healthcare needs.

If you looking for a qualified, professional and experienced family physician in your area, turn to the find a doctor section above for quick access. Use our informative articles below to learn more about family physician services including minor surgeries, child and baby care, allergies and immunizations, and more.

By the year 2015, 45% of the U.S. population will be 50 or older. However, staying healthy has become a prevalent trend for this age group. 82% of adults 50 and older use the Internet to research health and wellness. Since 1987, the amount of Americans heading to the gym age 55 and up has increased 266% (making it the fastest growing age group among gym members). Over the next decade, U.S. baby boomers will spend $1 trillion dollars on wellness-based services, a significant increase from the previous amount of $200 million.

A few weeks ago, as I was writing an article on deadline, I started to come down with the flu: fever, chills, runny nose. Doggedly, I tried to push on with my work, but my concentration was waning and my brain felt foggy. Defeated, I had to leave my office, take a Chinese herb formula for cold and flu, and crawl into bed with a cup of echinacea tea. That article ended up being three days late, but what I did was the most important part of fighting illness get plenty of rest.

We often get confused regarding whether to consult a psychologists or a psychiatrist for help on our mental health problems. Psychologists and psychiatrists are just two professionals with separate roles in the mental health industry.

A person’s kitchen supply reflects so much about the person and his overall health condition. While it is very essential to be mindful of your health, it is also important to always have certain food in stock in case you need a grab-and-go meal. Listed below are some of the foods you must always have in your kitchen.

Rob Kardashian is the black sheep of the Kardashian clan. It is not that he is not good looking or rich or successful. Rather, he is a person who marches to the beat of his own drum. In fact, he does not mind messing up the Kardashian nest every now and again. Rob has always felt somewhat in the shadow of his famously gorgeous sisters. Although he has been shown much love and support from his family, especially from his sister Khloe, he always felt a little distant from the family.

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